Is a sponsor letter necessary for a dependent visa in Thailand?

They want a sponsor letter for my spouse. Is this acceptable? Ai says it should but I’d rather hear from someone who submitted and received dependent visa!

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[Sponsor’s Full Name]

[Passport Number: XXX]

[Current Address in the USA]

[Phone Number]

[Email Address]

[Date]

Subject: Sponsorship Letter for [Spouse’s Full Name] – Dependent of DTV Holder

Dear Sir/Madam,

I, [Sponsor’s Full Name], holder of the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), Visa Number [DTV Visa Number], valid until [Visa Expiry Date], passport number [Sponsor’s Passport Number], currently residing at [Current Address in the USA], am writing to sponsor my spouse, [Spouse’s Full Name], passport number [Spouse’s Passport Number], as my dependent under the DTV program.

I accept full financial responsibility for my spouse during their stay in Thailand, including covering all living expenses. This includes:

1. Accommodation costs, ensuring my spouse has a suitable place to live during their stay in Thailand.

2. Food and personal expenses, covering all groceries and meals necessary to support my spouse’s daily needs.

3. Transportation costs, for both local travel within Thailand and any required long-distance travel.

4. Healthcare expenses, covering any medical costs that may arise during their stay.

5. Repatriation costs, should my spouse need to return to their home country for any reason.

We are financially stable, with one account containing [XXXX USD/THB], which more than meet the financial requirements. I confirm that my spouse will not be a financial burden on the government of Thailand.

To demonstrate my ability to support my spouse financially, I have included the following documents:

• My bank statements from the past 3 months, showing a balance exceeding the required amount in [THB/USD].

• A copy of my DTV approval letter.

• The letter from my company explaining my ability to continue work during our travels, which was used to secure my DTV.

• Our marriage certificate.

• Additional proof of income, (if either person receives VA/SSDI/Pension, or some other remittance that will add the the ability to support).

I have also included a copy of my DTV visa and my passport biodata page. My spouse understands and agrees to comply with all Thai immigration laws. We intend to utilize the visa for frequent trips in and out of the country and longer stays. We will ensure that we do not overstay and will meet all required reporting guidelines.

If you need any further information or have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [Phone Number] or [Email Address].

I trust that the attached documents will meet the requirements for sponsoring my spouse, [Spouse’s Full Name], as my dependent under the DTV program. I confirm that all the information provided is accurate.

Sincerely,

[Sponsor’s Handwritten Signature in blue ink]

[Sponsor’s Printed Name in blue ink]

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Attachments:

1. Copy of Sponsor’s passport biodata page

2. Copy of Sponsor’s DTV visa

3. Copy of Spouse’s passport biodata page

4. Marriage certificate

5. Bank statements (last 6 months)

6. DTV approval letter

7. Letter from my company used to secure my DTV

8. Proof of additional income (SSDI, VA statements, etc.)